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Graphics and Multimedia: Internships and Careers

One of the biggest differences between the Graphics and Multimedia program and the Graphic Design program at California University of Pennsylvania is that the Graphics and Multimedia program requires students to complete an internship. We find that an internship experience provides students with a real world experience in which they learn skills that aren't typically found in a classroom. You can read more about internships by clicking the tab below.

Our B.S. in Graphics and Multimedia equips you with the knowledge and technical skills for successful careers in the fields of print and multimedia technologies. Shortages exist for professionals in all phases of the printing and publishing industry, with experts estimating 35,000 to 50,000 unfilled positions due to a lack of qualified workers. Graduates of our program have found positions in the following areas: print production, graphic design,printing sales, quality control, estimating, finishing, and binding, web publishing, product design, marketing, equipment sales, and technical service. You can read more about careers and job outlooks by clicking the tab below.

Internships and Careers

Internship Experience

An internship offers students an opportunity to acquire college-level knowledge and skills outside the traditional academic setting through an affiliation with community organizations, government agencies, or private businesses. Student interns are placed with an organization that most nearly approximates employment goals. The intent of internship is to provide students with practical work experience in an environment in which they will be dealing with real problems requiring real solutions in a relatively short time frame. The staff at the Internship Center will work with faculty, students, and community organizations to create quality internships. Students will earn three credits of internship.

Prerequisite: Upper Level Standing.

Students' Personal Internship Experiences

"My internship experience was an interesting and fun experience. I'm glad our major requires an internship. It makes you realize what its really like out there in the real world; the hard work, dedication and commitment. It also lets you experience a job that you would like you would like to pursue. This gives you hands on experience and also makes you realize if you really like this field or not!"- Scarlett Steele, Class of 2014

"My first internship experience was very interesting because it was online and all the projects were submitted online but I did learn more about video editing. My second internship experience was at Greentree Printing and Signs. I loved working there because I was around people and I learned a lot about design and how a small company operates."-Sandra Hickey, Class of 2014

Graphics and Multimedia Careers

Our Bachelor of Science in Graphics and Multimedia equips you with the knowledge andtechnical skills for successful careers in the fields of print and multimedia technologies. Shortages exist for professionals in all phases of the printing and publishing industry, with experts estimating 35,000 to 50,000 unfilled positions due to a lack of qualified workers.

Printing and related occupations employ the third largest number of people in manufacturing in the United States. Printing has the second largest number of establishments in the manufacturing industry in the U.S. as well.

Average starting salaries for graduates range from $32,000 to $44,000. Our program has a 100% placement rate in recent years. To further assist you in your career search, we engage in a strong alumni base and network of industry professionals to assist you with internships and post-graduation job placement.

California University of Pennsylvania prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge, integrity, character, and experience. With the help of Career Services, we will connect you to potential employers through networking events, job shadowing opportunities, on-campus recruiting, job and internship fairs, and organizational visits.

How has the GCM program prepared you for your career?

"GCM faculty have prepared me very well for a job in the future. They make you understand the importance of practicing on your own as well as in class. The Photoshop editing skills, web design, basics of photography, and layout and design skills are the most important skills to be learned in this major. The reason I say this, is because everyone needs to know the basics of it all."- Scarlett Steele, Class of 2014

"I feel that the GCM program really prepared me for a job once I graduate because without knowing any of the graphics or computer programs that I wouldn't be able to find a job. I know that all the classes that I have taken has prepared me and made me more knowledgeable to what kind of jobs I can get."-Sandra Hickey, Class of 2014

"The GCM program has definitely prepared me for working in the real world. I really like that the major requires an internship because it requires you to get out there and experience things first-hand. I've learned numerous programs that I didn't even know the first thing about when I started here at Cal four years ago. I'm looking forward to starting my career as a graphic designer or web developer!"-Amanda Baxter, Class of 2014